Interprofessional Academy of Educators

- Membership Overview
- Apply for Membership
  Discover how you can join the Academy and the timeline for applications.
- Member Benefits
  The Academy provides community, connections and collaborations with other educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
- Member Directory
  Access a complete list of all our current Academy, Associate, Affiliate and Emeritus Members.
- Member Spotlight
  Get to know our members beyond what is in their professional bio.
- Distinguished Educators
  The Distinguished Educator designation is the highest honor in Academy membership and is awarded for excellence in teaching and peer mentoring.
- Collaborations Overview
- Special Interest Groups
  Connect with Academy members who share similar interests by joining one of our interprofessional groups.
- Current Opportunities
  See a list of new and ongoing projects that our Academy members can collaborate on.
- Meet Current Members
  View our current members and the leadership team advancing education and scholarship at UNMC.
- Teaching Overview
- Teaching Toolkit
  Access a repository of teaching resources to hone your skills and give students the best learning experience possible.
- Teaching Launchpad
  Boost your skills to the next level with this series of training sessions for individuals who are new to teaching.
- InnovatED Symposium
  This event lets you discover the newest innovations in health professions education, including advances in ideas, technology and teaching methodologies.
- Peer Feedback on Teaching Program
  Receive feedback from peer reviewers about your current strengths and get ideas to take your teaching to the next level.
- Catalyst for Education Award
  Recognize an individual in an educational support role whose contributions are integral to furthering UNMC’s mission.
- Impact in Education Awards
  These awards are the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC and recognize the innovation of our educators.
- Scholarship Overview
- Educational Scholarship Toolkit
  View key resources to guide you along your education research and scholarship journey.
- Consultations
  Our education researchers provide guidance and consultation services in developing educational scholarship projects.
- IAE Education Research Grants
  Apply for one of our grants that are awarded for pilot education research projects to support larger grant applications for future study.
- Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal
  Read our peer-reviewed journal on emerging research and pilot studies in health professions education.
- Spotlight on Scholarship
  This showcase highlights the educational research being done by UNMC and UNO medical humanities educators.
- Education Research Network
  Join campus education researchers who identify needed resources, support projects and increase collaboration opportunities.
- Academy Toolkits Overview
- Teaching Toolkit
  Access a repository of teaching resources to hone your skills and give students the best learning experience possible.
- Preceptor Toolkit
  Access our curated set of tools specifically for clinical educators to help you effectively teach learners.
- Promotion & Tenure Toolkit
  Discover helpful tips and tricks to navigate the P&T process, as well as what is needed to create an impactful portfolio and narrative.
- Educational Scholarship Toolkit
  View key resources to guide you along your education research and scholarship journey.

Current Associate Members

The Associate Member category is intended for learner-student and resident-learners. It is open to individuals from any college, program or institute. Learn how you can apply to be an Associate Member.

List of Associate Members

List of Associate Members
Name	Member Since	College/Area
Alexandria Anding	2024	Graduate Studies
Grace Berentson	2025	Medicine
Alison L. Camero	2023	Graduate Studies
Maddie Cloonan	2017	Medicine
Carly De Bruin	2024	Graduate Studies
Colman Freel	2024	Medicine
Rasha Ghorab	2025	Medicine
Jennifer Grigsby	2020	Medicine
Samantha Hunter	2025	Dentistry
Amanda O. Johnson	2025	Graduate Studies
Cassidy Johnson	2025	Allied Health Professions
Catherine S. Johnson	2023	Graduate Studies
Grace Kelly	2022	Medicine
Joseph G. Kleinsmith	2023	Medicine
Jennifer C. Legino	2023	Graduate Studies
Kelli D. Mans	2024	Medicine
Shalmali Mirajkar	2023	Medicine
Ukamaka Obiamaka Modebelu	2025	Pharmacy
Kim Nguyen	2021	Medicine
Jack Paradis	2025	Medicine
Kamryn Pfenning	2025	Medicine
Stephanie Radil	2020	Medicine
Rebekah Rapoza	2024	Graduate Studies
Andrew Michael Rappolt	2023	Medicine
Kia T. Scott-Sellers	2024	Graduate Studies
Jaden Siegle	2025	Allied Health Professions
Sarah Sprinkle	2022	Graduate Studies
Dhruv N. Srinivasachar	2025	Medicine
Evan B. Symons	2023	Medicine
Kelsey Tieken	2017	Medicine
Sarah Uhm	2025	Graduate Studies
Hilary Vazquez	2024	Graduate Studies
Cierra Wegner	2025	Medicine
Paul Witt	2023	Medicine
Currey Zalman	2024	Medicine
Shawna Ziegler	2024	Graduate Studies

Apply to be an Associate Member

Discover how you can join the Academy, and learn key dates for applications.